While councillors refused to pay the $1.7 million price tag originally attached to the job to rebuild Front Street last week, they said yes Monday to paying about $674,900 to reconstruct it this summer—hopefully in time to get it done for the grand opening of Phase II of the La […]
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Dan Heidt knows more about violence than he ever wanted to know. After more than 35 years as a bodyguard to the rich and famous, he has been assaulted, stabbed twice, and intervened on several occasions on behalf of his well-heeled clients. All that experience taught him how to recognize […]
A total of 50 people showed up at the newly-opened Chapple Community Centre in Barwick on Friday to partake of a spaghetti dinner and hear heritage committee chair Rilla Race give an update on coming events. The summer season begins as soon as this weekend when the Chapple Museum opens […]
After some councillors refused to pay the $1.7 million price tag originally attached to the job to repair Front Street, they changed their minds during last night’s council meeting here, opting to pursue a scaled-down fix-up. Pat Hickerson, Manager of Operation and Facilities, presented council with three options ranging from […]
Held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, some of those who offer their time to help out around the community will be the stars of the evening next Wednesday at the seventh-annual volunteer recognition banquet. “We have 10 volunteers we’re going to honour this year,” said Vanessa Hebert, executive director […]
“They’re coming.” That’s the word Gord McQuarrie, owner of Skates & Blades here, gave when asked yesterday if a Tim Horton’s would open in Fort Frances down the road. “I’m in the process of pursuing a franchise,” he noted. “I’m pursuing one for sure, but I can’t really say much […]
Fears that time was too short to make a reasonable appeal against a proposed change to the boundaries of the local federal riding have been alleviated as area municipalities, business associations, and residents alike have risen up to be heard. “It’s clear they want their MP to represent them in […]
Time is running out on your chance to recognize a remarkable woman in your life. Pharmasave, in conjunction with Chatelaine magazine, is running a national program called “Remarkable Women” as a way to recognize women and women’s groups who go that extra mile to make the community special. “I think […]
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Legendary Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney will grace the stage at Backus Auditorium in International Falls next Tuesday night (April 29) as he tours with his wife, Jan Chamberline Rooney. The two will present an roughly 75-minute vaudeville-style performance entitled “The One Man-One Wife […]
A pair of southern visitors will get a taste of northern hospitality next week when Paris, Tenn. Mayor Larry Crawford and city manager Carl Holder arrive here to visit their prospective “twin city” for a few days. “We, the three delegates from here, meaning myself, Geoff Gillon, and Bill Naturkach, […]
With Phase IV renovations expected to get underway sometime this year at La Verendrye hospital here, the St. Mary’s Parish Rectory has been purchased by Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. to be turned into space for health care services. The rectory—first built in 1960—will house Riverside Community Counselling and Valley […]
They came by the hundreds for a shot at fame and a recording contract, but by the time it was over, most went home with nothing but memories. Local singers Jodie Allan, Alyson Booth, and Sarah Hebert were among 700 hopefuls who flocked to Winnipeg last week, and in some […]
